Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Sa (FIDM) is a specialized, private college dedicated to educating students for the Fashion, Graphics, Interior Design, and Entertainment Industries. It’s a place where creativity and careers merge. We’re hands-on and industry focused. We’re small enough to know our students’ names, but big enough to have the industry contacts and resources to help them meet their goals. FIDM is an internationally recognized force in the Fashion, Graphics, Interior Design and Entertainment Industries. Whether creating strong industry partnerships with companies who mentor students inside and outside the classroom or cultivating relationships with top brands, our goal is to create incredible career opportunities for our students and graduates.

School Highlights

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego serves 142 students (94% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego is one of 21 community colleges within San Diego County, CA.

If you are starting community college as an adult, there are certain challenges you can expect to face. Understanding and anticipating those challenges will help you to face them head-on with the greatest chance for success.